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AI tool predicts risk of emergency hospital visits

23 October, 20242024

Experts have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to more accurately anticipate…

Net zero funding awards for Edinburgh academics

23 October, 20242024

Two Edinburgh researchers are among the first academics to receive funding from a coalition of…

Simon Fanshawe installed as Rector

14 October, 20242024

The author, broadcaster and activist has officially been installed as the 55th University Rector.

Space telescope unveils first piece of cosmic map

14 October, 20242024

A spacecraft has revealed the first section of what is set to be the largest 3D map of the Universe…

Education leaders bring fresh perspectives on impact of crises

14 October, 20242024

Education advocate Sarah Brown and Kainat Riaz, a former classmate of Nobel Prize recipient Malala…

Generator system set to transform offshore renewables

10 October, 20242024

A new type of generator developed by Edinburgh engineers could reduce the cost of electricity…

Nobel award for pioneering AI alumnus

09 October, 20242024

Edinburgh alumnus Geoffrey Hinton has been awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on machine…

Gene-edited cells could halt MS progression

09 October, 20242024

Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to boost the repair of nerve cells damaged in multiple…

Centre to accelerate net-zero buildings for cities

08 October, 20242024

An initiative that aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions from densely packed buildings in…

Drug trial studies oral cancer therapy for dogs

07 October, 20242024

A clinical trial is set to test a new treatment for an aggressive form of oral cancer that affects…